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blog: All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 (concert, December 23rd, 6:00 p.m.)

Hailed by Fanfare as "the premier men's vocal ensemble In the United States," Cantus presents the heartwarmIng true story of a truce held durIng World War I on Christmas night In 1914, exactly One hundred years ago. UsIng actual quotes...

Que el Señor te bendiga y te proteja (Basden)
video: Que el Señor te bendiga y te proteja (Basden)

This is the same recordIng, but with some sculpture photographs I took several years ago. Details are given at the end of the video. I've uploaded this to complement ChoirPlace's postIng of the origInal video (with the score) on Facebook earlier today....  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">This is the same recordIng, but with some sculpture photographs I took several years ago. Details are given at the end of the video. I've uploaded this to complement ChoirPlace's postIng of the origInal video (with the score) on Facebook earlier today. Thank you ChoirPlace for sharIng my music!  

Mravalžamier (Republic of Georgia)
video: Mravalžamier (Republic of Georgia)

“Mravalžamier” is the name of a large number of rural and urban table songs from the Republic of Georgia. It means Many happy returns. May God give you long life. Literally: years and epochs of happIness to you. They are sung at feasts or supras as they a...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">“Mravalžamier” is the name of a large number of rural and urban table songs from the Republic of Georgia. It means Many happy returns. May God give you long life. Literally: years and epochs of happIness to you. They are sung at feasts or supras as they are called In Georgian, where participants wish One aNother health and a long life. This is an urban version. This type of song is sometimes labelled Kutaisian because the town of Kutaisi (In western Georgia) is considered the centre In western urban songs, which are based on European harmony. This concert was the culmInation of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for One night only. Each wInter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of sIngers from In and around Ipswich. There are No auditions and all songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight songs are learnt In six two-hour sessions and In the wInter are performed at St. Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com For the first time we were joIned by the vo...    Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

Lebanese International Choir Festival
group: Lebanese International Choir Festival

Choir sIngIng In LebaNon and the Arab countries has become more popular durIng the last years. New choirs are beIng implemented all around LebaNon: In schools, universities, and all kInds of governmental and Non-governmental organizations. CHOIR NETWORKIn...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">Choir sIngIng In LebaNon and the Arab countries has become more popular durIng the last years. New choirs are beIng implemented all around LebaNon: In schools, universities, and all kInds of governmental and Non-governmental organizations. CHOIR NETWORKInG is the next step to promote and develop choral sIngIng Internationally and In LebaNon and the Arab world. It is also the best way to share choir arrangements and encourage Lebanese composers to work for choirs. Build a network between the Lebanese Choirs Promote and develop Choir sIngIng In LebaNon Encourage Lebanese composers to write for choirs Create lInks between Lebanese choirs and International Choir Organizations Introduce the Arab Music to foreign choirs and International choir organizations  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

Birmingham Festival Choral Society
group: BirmIngham Festival Choral Society

We love to sIng! BFCS performs a wide range of music, from the Choral classics to newly commissiOned works. We are a friendly choir of all ages, who go on overseas tours every two to three years. We meet on Wednesday evenIngs from 7.15 to 9.30pm durIn...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">We love to sIng! BFCS performs a wide range of music, from the Choral classics to newly commissiOned works. We are a friendly choir of all ages, who go on overseas tours every two to three years. We meet on Wednesday evenIngs from 7.15 to 9.30pm durIng term time.  

group: Mayo Male Voice Choir

The Mayo Male Voice Choir has been In existence for twelve Years, it has grown In strength this year from 26 to 42 members, and Now has a wide and varied repertory featurIng many favorites from light opera to popular musical. Our members are maInly from a...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">The Mayo Male Voice Choir has been In existence for twelve Years, it has grown In strength this year from 26 to 42 members, and Now has a wide and varied repertory featurIng many favorites from light opera to popular musical. Our members are maInly from around the Castlebar area, but with five from BallInrobe, more from SwInford, Kilkelly and Ballyglass we Now truly represent our county. Under the musical direction of Deirdre Lee, from Kiltimagh, Deirdre has been our musical director sInce the choir’s Inception, an hoNors music graduate of University College MayNooth, havIng studied under Professor Gerard Gillen. She has been Involved In many musicals and events as musical director, arranged and conducted. Deirdre is a teacher of music, choir and orchestra In St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Castlebar. She has arranged many of the pieces we perform In four part for male voice. which were previously Not available to us.  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

Zululand Gospel Choir
group: Zululand Gospel Choir

PROFILE: ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR THE ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR was established In 2006 by Mr. Franklyn Mkhize and Mr. Alfred Banda. It consists of 27 members and a 5 piece band. Their ages range from 18 to 35 years and they are based In Kwazulu Natal. ...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;"> PROFILE: ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR THE ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR was established In 2006 by Mr. Franklyn Mkhize and Mr. Alfred Banda. It consists of 27 members and a 5 piece band. Their ages range from 18 to 35 years and they are based In Kwazulu Natal. THE members of this choir come from many different places around Zululand and 90% of them are unemployed. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES • The maIn aim of this choir is to gather people who have the same vision together to produce good ‘live’ performances. Also to record strong material and spread the word of God through music. • To search for talent and make use of it In the most profitable way. • To create job opportunities for the youth. • To grow and develop artists In music. • To make a difference In people’s lives by creatIng job opportunities. WE audition artists who apply to us and then choose the very best. WE rehearse every weekend (Fridays and Saturdays) In Richards Bay. WE compose songs and also encourage choir members to do the same. W...    Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

City of Glasgow Chorus
group: City of Glasgow Chorus

In just over 30 Years, the City of Glasgow Chorus has undergOne a remarkable transformation. Formed by Graham Taylor In 1983 as The New Glasgow SIngers, a small group of passionate choral sIngers lookIng to take on some of the less well-kNown works In the...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">In just over 30 Years, the City of Glasgow Chorus has undergOne a remarkable transformation. Formed by Graham Taylor In 1983 as The New Glasgow SIngers, a small group of passionate choral sIngers lookIng to take on some of the less well-kNown works In the choral repertoire, it has grown Into an organisation that has around 100 members sIngIng a wide range of musical genres but still with the core wish to seek out and perform the less familiar pieces. We perform a regular series of concerts each year: the details for the current season can be seen here. The range of music Includes serious classical works, programmes of choral classics, West End musical pieces and the lighter popular music Included In our annual Christmas Cracker concert. Our full repertoire can be seen In our list of past concerts. Some Notable highlights have been Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast, Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, Berlioz’s Grande Messe des Morts and Mahler’s Eighth Symphony - the Symphony of a Thousand.  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

St Paul's Community Choir
group: St Paul's Community Choir

The St Paul’s Community Choir has been sIngIng for over 8 years. The choir is aimed for anyOne, with any ability who wants to relax and have a good sIng! They have sung a variety of genres from pop, rock, hymns, musicals, sea shanties and much more! ...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">The St Paul’s Community Choir has been sIngIng for over 8 years. The choir is aimed for anyOne, with any ability who wants to relax and have a good sIng! They have sung a variety of genres from pop, rock, hymns, musicals, sea shanties and much more! Send us an email to stpauls-communitychoir@hotmail.com if you would like to joIn In and sIng with us!  

Pilkington Choir
group: PilkIngton Choir

Formed In 1956 as a member of the PikIngton Glass Company Sports & Social Club, the Choir membership has changed significantly over the years. The formal and fInancial relationship with the Company ceased some time ago but the name is retaIned...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">Formed In 1956 as a member of the PikIngton Glass Company Sports & Social Club, the Choir membership has changed significantly over the years. The formal and fInancial relationship with the Company ceased some time ago but the name is retaIned for sentimental reasons. The Choir is kNown for its friendly and embracIng nature and the current 34 men & women members who are very keen to welcome new members of all Voice Parts. The Choir's repertoire and is made up of a wide selection of musical genres which appeal to both members and audiences alike.Composers and arrangers are generally modern from UK and USA. Stage songs/ medleys are particular favourites of choir members.  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less